Go Great Northern Registration Drives North Central Washington
A 1900s notice advertises Go Great Northern routes and six registration points including Spokane Wenatchee Colville Republic of Omak and Omak Spokane. It promotes summer homeseeker and tourist fares with stops along the route and directs readers to contact C B Stone and S T Paul for details.
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Great Northern
Spokane
Wenatchee
Colville
Republic of Omak
South
North Central
Columbia
Washington
Seth “Sgo
Omak
Great Northern Railway
Cod
North Pacific Coast
Senssbee
Glacier National Park
Old Wool Mill Heir Burned Dye Worth A Fortune
A 20 year old death left William Jessup’s heir a keg of Russian red dye. The Woods family burned it as useless trash, later estimates say the dye could have fetched 500 to 1000 dollars. The tale is recounted alongside brief quips from Indianapolis News and a wartime anecdote about a Kitchener regiment.
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Wiliam Jessup
Princeton
Indaw
Woods
Mr. Woods
Mrs. Woods
Indianapolis
Exclamation Apropos and Ambiguous Naval Talk
Fragmentary quotation mentions cannons with claims of long range and a crude exclamation. The text shows informal dialogue without verifiable specifics or context.
Coyote sightings and odd London cab tale in town
A gray coyote frightened residents of Por tola California attacking two dogs at Thomas Dorothy Mra 3 Hardy's home and later scaring children at the schoolhouse as hunters search hills nearby. A London cab driver, rejected for army service over eyesight, joked about driving at night and a playful exchange on economy at the table closes the page.
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Portola
Cal
Thomas Dorothy Mra
Hardy
London
London Globe
Scotland Yard
Laugh on the Other Fellow Says Man Worth a Try
A moral admonition on pride and humor states that those who mock others miss chances, while the humble who laugh with rivals gain respect and success. The proverb emphasizes fair play and resilience in social conduct.
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Beat
State Board Reaches Settlement In Rail Raid Case
The State Board settles a high profile rail raid dispute after a lengthy investigation. Officials say the agreement resolves outstanding tax questions and related claims. Specific figures and parties are not disclosed in the available text.
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State Board
Nebraska Railroads Tax Change Spreads Increase Across Mileage
A statewide report notes a 2 percent rise in railroad property valuation with the increase spread over all tracks rather than main lines only. Estimated per-mile increases vary by road, including Northwestern at $23.4, Union Pacific at $290, Burlington at $175, and Rock Island at $370 per mile.
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Western Newcoaner Union
Thaa
Union Pacific
Burlington
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Nebraska proposes sweeping reforms to schools and governance
A Nebraska legislative committee report urges uniting the state normal schools and the university under a single board, replacing county superintendents with four year terms, publishing text books, and revising school funding. It also calls for a mass rural schools meeting during the state fair and outlines broader reforms in taxation, course of study, and state education administration. The report notes sheep experiments by the state board of agriculture, war department oath issues for National Guard, and ongoing public matters including weights and measures, telephone company rates, and the O’Connor estate case.
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Pres
Schoob Fond
Nebraska
United States War Department
Adjutant General Hall
National Guard
Ober
Iawa
United States of America
Texas
Hall
Bult
Harman
Freckles Healer Praises Self in Odd Ad Note
An odd fragment cites a self praise by a figure urging double strength from a drugstore product. It includes garbled phrases about removing homey spots and a political self recommendation as a “good public servant.” The text mentions dates or guarantees and a questionable claim of vanishing freckles.
Pills, Feet Care Ad and Odd Clippings From Old Paper
A scattered page features an advertising blurb for Allen's Feet, claims about foot relief and bunions, and a quirky mix of dialogue, wills, animal wealth stats, and notes on fashion. It includes a Detroit Free Press quip and a Baltimore News snippet about a brief will, plus a Popular Science Monthly reference to animals and wealth.
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United States
Popular Science Monthly
Backward Pie Logic and Droll Sales Jokes
A quirky domestic vignette shows Freddie debating backwards eating and shoe placement as his family grumbles about pie. A shopper asks for a sample but the salesman jokes samples are banned due to bath suit counterfeits. A closing quip mocks reckless management.
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Freddie
Cats Escaped Upstairs After Basemen t Call
In a domestic scene the maid Sarah was asked to fetch the cats from the basement. She returned breathless reporting the cats were up in the dining room, prompting astonishment from the mistress and a curious, light moment in the household.
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Sarah
A Respite and Summer Plans Prompt Mixed Feelings
An optimistic citizen asks about summer anticipation and a pessimist replies with cautious agreement. The dialogue hints at many people planning to exit town for the season, reflecting a divided outlook on the upcoming months.
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Will
Public Eye notes reveal Jibway’s spotlight appeal
The column comments on Jibway thriving in publicity and public reaction. It hints at a controversial persona and suggests ongoing intrigue around his actions and influence in local affairs.
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Jibway
Yeas
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